Description
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is a beloved classic that brings the rich flavors of restaurant dining right into your home. This homemade version features succulent chicken breast paired with perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta, all enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce made from scratch. The combination of fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese creates an indulgent flavor profile that comforts and delights. In under 30 minutes, you can serve this delicious meal, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. Pair it with warm garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and slice.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and heat through.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well-coated. Serve with sliced chicken on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg